Under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav, the Men in Blue are chasing two unprecedented milestones: becoming the first team to successfully defend a T20 World Cup title and the first host nation to win the tournament on home soil since its inception in 2007.

Pak vs Ned Live Cricket Score, T20 World Cup 2026: Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha were both dismissed by Aryan Dutt.

Pakistan have lost the wickets of Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha in the chase of 148 against Netherlands in Colombo. Sahibzada Farhan and Babar Azam are key in chase.

Pakistan opener Saim Ayub has been dismissed after a brisk start as Netherlands got their first breakthrough early in the chase. Pakistan are one wicket down as they need 148 to win.

Rain threat looms large on the first T20 World Cup 2026 match between Pakistan and the Netherlands. Pakistan cannot afford a washout, but the forecast for February 7 looks bleak. Will rain gods be kind to Pakistan?

SCO vs WI T20 World Cup LIVE Score: Scotland begin their 2026 T20 World Cup against West Indies, in Kolkata on Saturday.

Despite injuries and uncertainty on the eve of the T20 World Cup, India begin their home campaign as overwhelming favourites under Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir. With an unbeaten bilateral record,

USA TODAY Sports predicts the outcome of the 2026 T20 World Cup in India, Sri Lanka, beginning on Feb. 7.